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of she made a stop at barack obama's campaign ofsz in san francisco. she expressed the importance of winning back the house majority. she also says democrats in the state need to get involved and use their political power to reelect the president. >> we don't take anything for granted, but we know that if we do our work door to door, mano y mano, neighborhood by neighborhood, precinct by precinct, it is there for us to win. >> her visit comes just one day after she and dozens of democrats took to the steps of the u.s. capitol to urge republicans to stay in session and deal with some unfinished business. congress went on its election break at the earliest point in decades, in session for just eight days. pelosi says democrats were prepared to stay until they passed president obama's jobs bill, a five-year farm bill, extend middle income tax cuts and address fiscal concerns. conversely, though, the day before republicans called on the democrat-controlled senate to stay in session as well. >>> in bangladesh, dozens were injured during protests at the capi
of she made a stop at barack obama's campaign ofsz in san francisco. she expressed the importance of winning back the house majority. she also says democrats in the state need to get involved and use their political power to reelect the president. >> we don't take anything for granted, but we know that if we do our work door to door, mano y mano, neighborhood by neighborhood, precinct by precinct, it is there for us to win. >> her visit comes just one day after she and dozens of...
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this time, we've seen it. >> reporter: in charlotte, michelle obama visited the convention hall where she speaks tomorrow. outside, democrats held a street fest and talked strategy. >> jobs. that's what it's all about. people want to know that there's going to be something to look forward to. >> reporter: in ohio, at a labor day rally of steel and auto workers, president obama looked back at the jobs he saved. bailing out gm and chrysler. >> i stood with american workers. i believed in american manufacturing. i stood by you. i bet on you. >> reporter: mitt romney took labor day off. paul ryan held a big rally in south carolina. >> the president can stay a lot of things, and he will. but he can't tell you that you're better off. >> reporter: in fact, barack obama will claim that thursday night. democrats here have high hopes. the gallup poll found the speech the president gave at his '08 convention, was admired by 60% of voters, a record. romney's speech last week, admired by just 38%. >> we'll see you tomorrow night. on air and online, we invite you go to to our website. decision 2012
this time, we've seen it. >> reporter: in charlotte, michelle obama visited the convention hall where she speaks tomorrow. outside, democrats held a street fest and talked strategy. >> jobs. that's what it's all about. people want to know that there's going to be something to look forward to. >> reporter: in ohio, at a labor day rally of steel and auto workers, president obama looked back at the jobs he saved. bailing out gm and chrysler. >> i stood with american...
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obama is scheduled to speak on thursday. volunteers here are planning a viewing party to watch the convention that night. a lot of energy here. live in san jose, kimberly tere, nbc bay area news. >>> next at 6:00, a parade of utility trucks. hurricane isaac means no rest this labor day weekend. the work, plus why there is a new evacuation order tonight. >>> plus, a surprising find in the sand. what washed ashore and shut down a beach. >>> in a world of smartphones and gps devices, are paper maps becoming another relic of the past? we take that question and go on a road trip coming up. >>> utility crews are working overtime to restore power in sweltering louisiana where some 400,000 people are still in the dark after hurricane isaac. this morning, dozens of utility trucks rolled out of laplace, many on the way to new orleans where 60% of the city is without electrici electricity. >> came a little later but no problem. i'm just happy to be able to look at my lsu game tonight. >> reporter: floodwaters are receding throughout th
obama is scheduled to speak on thursday. volunteers here are planning a viewing party to watch the convention that night. a lot of energy here. live in san jose, kimberly tere, nbc bay area news. >>> next at 6:00, a parade of utility trucks. hurricane isaac means no rest this labor day weekend. the work, plus why there is a new evacuation order tonight. >>> plus, a surprising find in the sand. what washed ashore and shut down a beach. >>> in a world of smartphones and...
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despite the situation, president obama said he was a fan of clint eastwood. he said if you're easily offended, you should probably choose another profession. >>> and in the wake of hurricane isaac, more crews are returning to offshore drilling rigs and production platforms off the coast before the weather clears, but a portion are still under staffed. tonight it will take time to restore production workers. a total of 48 were evacuated as the storm approached. >>> and the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is 3.80. tonight, that is up 13 cents from a year ago, but still way below what we're paying here in the bay area. in san francisco, a gallon of regular is 4.23, in oakland, 4.17, in san jose, 4.19. drivers are ready for relief at the pump. >> we just spent $80 and didn't fill up the take. >> if i could get a four cylinder car, it would be nice, but i can't afford it now. >> advice for drivers looking to get the most bang for their buck is used to cite buddy.com. it shows which stations near you have the cheapest gas. >>> and roller coast
despite the situation, president obama said he was a fan of clint eastwood. he said if you're easily offended, you should probably choose another profession. >>> and in the wake of hurricane isaac, more crews are returning to offshore drilling rigs and production platforms off the coast before the weather clears, but a portion are still under staffed. tonight it will take time to restore production workers. a total of 48 were evacuated as the storm approached. >>> and the...
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obama is scheduled to address the nation on thursday. >> i'm very excited. i'm very humbled, because president obama actually got me involved four years ago. so, being able to be a delegate for him this time around is a huge honor. >> reporter: mohammedi says he's hoping to hear speakers address the issue of same-sex marriage and hoping that mr. obama will plan his plan for job growth, stimulating the economy and also tackle the topic of foreign policy. volunteers here say that they are getting excited when they talk to delegates who are heading to the convention. and, of course, while they would like to go themselves, they say they also know the importance of staying behind and making sure that they continue campaigning here. live in san jose, kimberly tere, nbc bay area news. >> all right, thank you very much, kimberly. >>> in the wake of hurricane isaac, nearly 400,000 people in louisiana are still without power. this morning dozens of utility trucks rolled out many on their way to new orleans where about 70% of the city is still in the dark. floodwaters
obama is scheduled to address the nation on thursday. >> i'm very excited. i'm very humbled, because president obama actually got me involved four years ago. so, being able to be a delegate for him this time around is a huge honor. >> reporter: mohammedi says he's hoping to hear speakers address the issue of same-sex marriage and hoping that mr. obama will plan his plan for job growth, stimulating the economy and also tackle the topic of foreign policy. volunteers here say that they...
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who was liberal with the truth. >> you can put both on the list -- romney accused obama of taking away $760 million in benefits. not true, the money would come from expensive -- meanwhile president clinton talked about health care costs rising by only 4%? you got to be kidding over the past two years. it's risen by about 10% each of the last two years. my favorite centers on the deficit. paul ryan accused the president of not using the bowles simpson reports seriously. when ryan voted against it. and for his part, president obama said that he thought the bowles simpson approach was a good idea, but the problem is, he never said anything about it after the commission fell apart. so everybody had some dirty hands on that deal, no question about it. >> it would be nice to have a fact checker on the stage as they're delivering their peach speeches. this is actually the most interesting part of the convention, now is the real fun stuff. >> what conventions? that was history. now the voters get to look at how the candidates respond under pressure. these candidates will be repaired, they'll h
who was liberal with the truth. >> you can put both on the list -- romney accused obama of taking away $760 million in benefits. not true, the money would come from expensive -- meanwhile president clinton talked about health care costs rising by only 4%? you got to be kidding over the past two years. it's risen by about 10% each of the last two years. my favorite centers on the deficit. paul ryan accused the president of not using the bowles simpson reports seriously. when ryan voted...